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PSHS scores big at UIL invitational meet

PSHS scores big at UIL invitational meet

Members of the Princeton Senior High School journalism team show off awards from an invitational tournament held Saturday, Feb. 28, in Caddo Mills. From left, Sophia Gaytan, Bella Cook, Emily Williams and Nancy Erua. Courtesy Photo The Princeton academic UIL team...

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PHS names valedictorian, salutatorian

PHS names valedictorian, salutatorian

Class of 2025 Salutatorian Isabella Vance and Valedictorian Tyler Phillips pose under a PHS Panther mural. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald The top two students in Princeton High School’s Class of 2025 include one who came to Princeton at the start of his junior year and...

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Top students recognize favorite teachers

Top students recognize favorite teachers

Shalley Boles, left, Upneet Kaur, Jean Ann Collins, and Upkar Kaur are joined by twins’ mom, Bhupinder Kaur. Courtesy photo Over the last few weeks, 10 special teachers received a special invitation. As the school year begins to wrap up, the high school has started to...

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Residents pitch in for Princeton cleanup

Residents pitch in for Princeton cleanup

Princeton residents gather Saturday, May 3, for the first Day of Purpose community event sponsored by the city, VFW Bois D’Arc Post 9167 and the Princeton-Lowry Crossing Chamber of Commerce. John Kanelis/Princeton Herald  Despite days of soaking rain across North...

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Governor signs school voucher bill

Governor signs school voucher bill

Gov. Greg Abbott displays Senate Bill 2, signed May 3, creating educational savings accounts – a school voucher system – in Texas. Photo Courtesy Governor’s Office Effective with the 2026-27 school year, Texas families will be able to apply for a trust fund account...

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Committee to consider charter revisions

Committee to consider charter revisions

The Princeton City Council has named 24 residents to review the Home Rule Charter approved in November 2022.  Texas law allows such charters to be amended, altered or repealed no more often than every two years, and no changes have ever been made to Princeton’s...

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Program will give families tools to thrive

Program will give families tools to thrive

Officials of The Turning Point, from top left, Executive Director Wendy Hanna; Amy Lawrence, senior director of programs; Liliana Leyva, program counselor. From bottom left, Aditi Parolkar, Building Strong Futures program coordinator; Letetia Smith, Destiny’s Leaders...

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Total property values up 18.21%

Total property values up 18.21%

Once again, Collin County property values are generally higher, according to 2025 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD).  However, the average market value of homes decreased slightly in the city of Princeton, the...

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Election Day

Election Day

General election balloting, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 3. The ballot includes candidates for the Collin College Board of Trustees. Vote at Collin College Farmersville Campus, FVC Atrium.

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